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Manufacturing Manny
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 10 Aug 2008
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LEAPFROGGING weight divisions is a mean feat indeed, but the evidence also suggests it?s doable. The following examples readily come to mind.
Roberto Duran moved up from lightweight to out-duel welterweight champ Sugay Ray Leonard.
Shane Mosely also moved up to welterweight t Read Full Story >>>Mosley's Itching to Fight
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Sun, 10 Aug 2008
There's nothing that Shane Mosley likes to do more than fight. Some folks were meant to be doctors, others accountants, and many others lawyers (because we don't have enough of them, right?). This guy was meant to be a professional prizefighter. How much does he like being a boxer? He even likes goi Read Full Story >>> BOXINGTALK'S DAILY MAILBAG
By G. Leon, BoxingTalk.com, Sun, 10 Aug 2008
Sup Btalk. The lightweights are coming up to bat. Haven't seen much of Guzman. But as Margarito proved, there is nothing like a good hungry fighter. So I am picking Nate by 10th round KO. Marquez vs Casa does less than 15 Read Full Story >>> Morales fears Pacman will lose steam vs Hoya
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 10 Aug 2008
Erik Morales knows Manny Pacquiao too well that he can speak of the Filipino?s chances against Oscar dela Hoya.
?Pacquiao would get tired after six or seven rounds and will have nothing more left in him,? said the three-time world champion from Mexico who fought three classic fights with Pacquiao Read Full Story >>> Manny not lone non-participant to carry flag
By Joey Villar, The Philippine Star, Sun, 10 Aug 2008
The Philippines is not the only country with a non-participant flag bearer in the 2008 Beijing Games.
Marshall Islands? Waylon Muller, Djibouti?s Salah Houssein Ahmed and Ethiopia?s Miruts Yifter joined Manny Pacquiao as flag bearers of their respective countries in the opening ceremony although Read Full Story >>> TANAMOR FACES TOUGH TEST IN FIRST BOUT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
The Philippines lone hope in the quest for an elusive gold medal in boxing at the Beijing Olympic Games faces a tough test in his first bout against 20 year old Manyo Plange, a member of Ghana?s ?Black Bombers? squad.
Pl Read Full Story >>> Year won't end with flourish
By Robert Morales, Whittier Daily News, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
Terrific things have taken place in boxing the past 18 months, but the sport is about to shoot itself in the foot with a dull finish to 2008.
Some of the good news:
- Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez engaged in three brutal fights during a one-year period beginning in March 2007.
- Kell Read Full Story >>> Cash Rules Everything Around Manny
By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
It is hard to forget that athletes are humans, made of flesh and blood and driven by the same necessities and desires as all of us. Keeping human nature in perspective is especially difficult when a beloved athlete has reached iconic levels of attention and importance.
For years Manny Pacquiao ha Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao ex-handler says Oscar is ?dangerous?
By Marc Anthony Reyes, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
Manny Pacquiao?s former manager Rod Nazario said the Oscar de la Hoya fight would be the ?biggest and most dangerous ever? for the Filipino champ.
He cited the obvious reasons like weight, height and reach difference between the two ring megastars, whose respective agents are furiously moving hea Read Full Story >>> Morales, Williams speak on Oscar
Bad Left Hook, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
Jeez, Oscar can't really catch a break right now. And it seems like the vast majority of the boxing community just is not buying Oscar de la Hoya v. Manny Pacquiao.
Former Pacquiao rival Erik Morales is sharing his thoughts, saying:
"Pacquiao will simply be tired by the sixth or seventh round, Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao records another first
By Ted S. Melendres, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
BEIJING?As Team Philippines? flag-bearer during Friday night?s opening ceremonies at the awe-inspiring Bird?s Nest, the main Olympic stadium, Manny Pacquiao became the first Filipino athlete to be so honored without ever competing in the Olympics.
Pacquiao did not ask for it, though. President Gl Read Full Story >>> The Good and Bad About Pacquiao-De la Hoya
By John Chavez, Boxing Confidential, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
Very rarely will you run across a coin that?s identical on both sides. Usually the piece of currency has one side referred to as ?heads? and another referred to as ?tails?. In reference to the proposed December 6 bout between current WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao and ?The Golden Boy? Oscar Read Full Story >>> Are you Stupid?! Damn right we want Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar De La Hoya
By Johnny Benz, DogHouseBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
I've read enough people saying Oscar De La Hoya should be facing Antonio Margarito instead of Manny Pacquiao. First of all, as much as I like Margarito, I am not interested in watching him beat up De La Hoya in his retirement fight.
Secondly, Pacquiao vs De La Hoya makes sense. Makes sense from a Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO CARRIES PHILIPPINE FLAG AT THE OLYMPICS
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
Philippines' Olympic team follow their national flag-bearer Manny Pacquiao during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, August 8, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's N Read Full Story >>> Quest for RP?s first Olympic gold begins
By Gerry Carpio, The Philippine Star, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
BEIJING ? The 15-member Philippine delegation starts its quest for the elusive gold medal with an archer and a shooter taking their respective stands in different venues as the competitions of the 2008 summer Olympics start today.
A lavish opening ceremony followed by the parade of athletes and t Read Full Story >>> EDGAR SOSA SET TO DEFEND TITLE AGAINST SONNY BOY JARO
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
WBC light flyweight champion Edgar Sosa of Mexico is set to defend his title against Sonny Boy Jaro of the Philippines on Sep. 27 at La Arena Mexico in Mexico City. This was announced during a press conference held at the Geneve de la Zona Rosa Hotel by promoter Dr. Fausto Daniel Garcia and attended Read Full Story >>> Erik Morales Speaks on Oscar De La Hoya-Manny Pacquiao
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
Mexican great Erik Morales, who faced Manny Pacquiao three times during his career, gave his thoughts on the proposed bout between Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya on December 6 in Las Vegas. If the fight gets made, Pacquiao would have to move up from lightweight to an agreed upon of 147-pounds. Morale Read Full Story >>> Macau card moved to December!
By Dennis Principe, FightNews.com, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
The planned Macau card being put up by Top Rank Inc. will most likely be moved to December 13. No less than Top Rank big boss Bob Arum revealed the plan to ?Sports Chat? hosted by this writer Friday morning aired live over Philippine station DZSR Sports Radio 918kHz. Initially, Arum wants to stage a Read Full Story >>> Roach still at it; talks resume next week
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
As the negotiations take a standstill, probably halted by questions on the revenue split of which network would bring the fight to the Philippines, trainer Freddie Roach continued to drum it up in his own little way.
?(Oscar) Dela Hoya isn?t what he used to be, that?s for sure. If Oscar was in hi Read Full Story >>> DONAIRE MARRIES RACHEL MARCIAL TODAY
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 Aug 2008
IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire is set to exchange "I do's" today with girlfriend Rachel Marcial in a private ceremony at the Carmel River Beach at Stewart's Cove in Carmel, California.
The couple chose today as Read Full Story >>>
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